Arrest made on Lengthy Island in what’s believed to be New York State’s first homicide of 2026


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Monday, January 5, 2026 5:15AM

Arrest made in what is believed to be New York State's first murder of 2026

NEW CASSEL, Lengthy Island (WABC) — An arrest was made in what could have been New York State’s first homicide of 2026.

Police in Nassau County say Stephen Primm of Bay Shore opened hearth on Joseph Fountain, 40, in New Cassel round 2 a.m. on New Yr’s Day.

Fountain was struck 4 instances.

The taking pictures came about in entrance of a house the place the sufferer and a 3rd man have been preventing.

Police say Primm has prior arrests for medication, assault and housebreaking.

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